An announcement was made today at VanaFest 2010 for "Abyssea," an all-new three-part series of battle-oriented add-ons.

A parallel world existing beside Vana'diel, Abyssea is a land fraught with perils and home to savage hordes of heretofore unseen creatures. Ferocious, towering NMs, new-look HNMs?even the garden varieties will confound would-be challengers with their unfamiliar and formidable powers. These and a whole host more await hapless adventurers with open arms and voracious maws.

In Abyssea, concerns such as the over-population of battle areas and the need for large time investments will be a thing of the past. The development team is hard at work creating a world where parties can engage in rewarding battles with powerful foes and collect prized equipment with the least of fuss.

More details are available via the following links:
The Official Abyssea Website
The Official VanaFest 2010 Website

The curtains have come down on VanaFest 2010, Japan's premier FINAL FANTASY XI event, to rapturous applause!

The development and operations teams would like to take this opportunity to express their profound gratitude towards all fans both near and far who made this event such a great success.

For the benefit of those unable to attend, all the juicy news announced at the event is now available for your perusing pleasure on the official website. Topics covered include:
- A preview of the March version update
- The three new battle add-ons
- The bolstering of all job classes
- The future direction of the game

A dedicated page detailing the exciting new content planned for the fast-approaching March version update has also been prepared.

Visit the Official VanaFest 2010 Website and the version update preview page now!

We're pleased to announce that the development team is hard at work on the next FINAL FANTASY XI version update, which is currently on track for a mid-March release!

As always, a host of new additions and enhancements are in store for you, the details of which will first be unveiled to the public at VanaFest 2010 on Sunday, February 28.

Those unable to attend the event need not despair, as extensive coverage will be provided via the VanaFest official site and Topics, including a streaming video feed and multilingual commentary from the international community teams as previously mentioned in this space. Don't miss out on the festivities!

Visit the official VanaFest 2010 site today!

The FINAL FANTASY XI ULTIMATE COLLECTION is now available at the sale price of $14.99!
Never before has it been so easy to begin adventuring in Vana'diel. Available for Windows PC and Xbox 360, the collection includes the original game, all four expansions (Rise of the Zilart, Chains of Promathia, Treasures of Aht Urhgan, and Wings of the Goddess) as well as the three add-on scenarios (A Crystalline Prophecy, A Moogle Kupo d'Etat, and A Shantotto Ascension) on one easy-to-install DVD.

Owners of the ULTIMATE COLLECTION are eligible for the Nexus Cape, the in-game bonus gift item awarded to players who have purchased all three add-on scenarios. Don't miss this chance to obtain the most complete compilation of FINAL FANTASY XI to date at a reduced price!

Click here for more details.

VanaFest 2010 draws nearer every day! While everyone works to finalize the preparations for the event, the VanaFest 2010 Twitter page is just getting warmed up! In the days leading up to this momentous occasion, the Community Team has prepared a series of trivia questions to test our most knowledgeable Twitter followers. To ensure that the best and brightest don't go home empty handed, we're offering a premier in-game item reward: the Chocobo Beret!

Earning your prize will require a quick wit and the experience of a well-seasoned adventurer. Don't fret, however, as there will be plenty of opportunities to win starting February 23rd and lasting through to the eve of VanaFest 2010, February 27th!

Read here for all the details, then follow us on Twitter!

The Nomad Mog Bonanza is a special live edition of Vana'diel's beloved number-guessing game, with the winning numbers to be announced at VanaFest 2010!

Any FINAL FANTASY XI player can participate, so just pick a five-digit number of your choice and apply!

With a spectacular array of prizes in the works, this is one event you can't afford to miss!

For more details, refer to the Nomad Mog Bonanza page!

*Applications for the Nomad Mog Bonanza will be accepted from February 15 (Mon.) to 6:59am (PST) on February 21 (Sun.).

We're pleased to announce that the latest in the popular "Trading Arts" line of FINAL FANTASY XI figurines are now available for purchase via the Square Enix Online Shop!

Your most beloved heroes and heroines from the Federation of Windurst have been recreated in loving detail, and stand ready to adorn your desk or bookshelf to bring you that much closer to the world of Vana'diel.

The figures are also available at retail stores that carry official Square Enix merchandise.

Check out the Square Enix Online Shop and place your order today!

*Actual product may differ slightly from the image shown.

Dying to attend VanaFest 2010 in Japan, but can't fit a trip across the globe into your busy schedule? Worried about being left in the dark when monumental news is revealed onstage? Never fear, for the international community teams will be on location in Tokyo to keep you abreast of all the tantalizing tidbits coming out of the show!

The VanaFest 2010 website features Twitter and Facebook feeds, so users can follow all of the up-to-the-minute action as it happens, as well as exciting contests open to adventurers around the world.

So don't get left behind when your Linkshell starts gabbing about all the latest developments—access the website from the link below, then follow us on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook to complete the experience. It's the next best thing to being there!

Visit the Official VanaFest 2010 Website today!